A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
One of the greatest strengths of Culverhouse is something that cannot be measured by rankings, enrollment numbers, or financial statements. It is the connection between our alumni and our students.
Throughout this past year, we have seen that connection in countless ways. Alumni have opened doors, shared their experiences, offered advice, and helped our students envision what is possible beyond campus. They have given their time, knowledge, and resources and have helped shape the next generation of business leaders.
Our students traveled to Memphis, where they met with alumni and gained firsthand insights into the business world. Others crossed the Atlantic Ocean to London, where Culverhouse alumni working abroad shared their experiences and perspectives on building a career in a global economy. Through classroom visits and the Lowder Lecture Series, alumni offered students a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities that await them.
Impact is also evident in the accomplishments of our alumni. Five Culverhouse graduates were recognized among The University of Alabama’s 18 Under 31 honorees, celebrating young alumni who make a difference in their professions and communities. We also celebrated a remarkable group of accomplished graduates of the Capstone through the Culverhouse Alumni Awards, whose stories demonstrate the many roads a Culverhouse education can open.
Then there are alumni whose generosity creates opportunities that will benefit students for generations. A gift from the family of the late Robert James “Jim” Kelly made possible the renaming of our Kelly LEAD program, strengthening our commitment to helping students develop the professional skills that prepare them to succeed. Stephen Menzies has embraced that same philosophy through his major gift supporting the Gateway to Business Leadership, a new space in Bidgood Hall that welcomes students to a Culverhouse business education and helps students develop the professional abilities and confidence they need to be future business leaders. His belief that our role is to “make sure the doors are open” is a powerful reflection of what alumni support can mean for a student’s future.
These stories represent only a fraction of what our alumni do for Culverhouse. Every introduction made, every student encouraged, every lecture delivered, every mentoring conversation, and every gift makes a difference.
As you read this Alumni Report, you will see more than a collection of accomplishments. You will see the people behind them and recognize your own role in our continued success.
Culverhouse is stronger because of its alumni. Our students are better prepared because of you. And our future is brighter because you continue to stay connected to the College and to the students who will carry the Culverhouse legacy forward.
Roll Tide!
Dean Kay M. Palan
kmpalan@ua.edu
Culverhouse College of Business
The University of Alabama
"What Joanne and I have been very focused on in our philanthropy is supporting opportunities for young people. Let’s make sure the doors are open. Let’s make sure people have opportunities to go through those doors. Once you’re through those doors, it’s up to you to be intentional about your development and about what you do. That’s why this gift for the Gateway to Business Leadership resonated with me so much. I can remember walking into Bidgood Hall and walking to the dean’s office and selling myself and asking for an opportunity. And I was given that opportunity.
Now it’s on me."
OPPORTUNITY, INTENTION, LEADERSHIP
Joanne and Stephen Menzies’ gift to Culverhouse reflects a lifelong belief that preparation and intention shape success
Stephen Menzies always had a sense of curiosity, a desire to learn, and a willingness to think about what is possible. Those traits were encouraged by his advisor and mentor, professor of finance and banking Dr. Terry Martell, who introduced Menzies to interest-rate futures while he was a graduate student at The University of Alabama.
After graduation, Martell continued to encourage Menzies’ learning, even arranging access to financial libraries at the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Menzies immersed himself in the subject and eventually wrote a white paper for his first employer, U.S. Gypsum. His idea ultimately reached the company’s CFO, who, over a private lunch, explained why Menzies’ thesis wouldn’t work for the company. It was a disappointment for sure, but Menzies gained something valuable from the experience.
“I had established myself in the company as a young person who was thinking beyond their specific job responsibilities,” Menzies said. “I think back to Dr. Martell encouraging me to continue learning and facilitating that learning even while he was still teaching in Tuscaloosa and I had returned to Chicago. That learning experience really set a very good benchmark for me as someone who could be a lifelong learner, and someone who was willing to think beyond today, and to think about what might be possible.”
The experience became an early lesson Menzies carried throughout a successful career in capital equipment finance and as corporate leader. An opportunity is only the beginning. What comes next depends on what a person does with that opportunity. Decades after he first walked into Bidgood Hall as a graduate student, Menzies is helping create those opportunities for the next generation of Culverhouse students.
Joanne and Stephen Menzies’ transformational gift to the Culverhouse College of Business made possible the Gateway to Business Leadership, a renovated entry to Bidgood Hall designed to help students turn what they learn in the classroom into the skills they need beyond it. At its center is a dedicated space for student development through the R. James Kelly LEAD program, where staff and student coaches lead dozens of small group workshops each week focused on professional skills such as collaboration, conflict resolution, and time management. Students can practice interviewing, receive feedback on their elevator pitches and develop the confidence to navigate the professional world.
The mission resonates with Menzies because of his own Alabama experience. He graduated from Tulane University with a business degree and wanted to specialize in finance. He initially applied to Alabama’s business and law schools as part of a joint MA/JD program. He was accepted by the business school but not admitted to the law school.
However, Culverhouse offered him the program, curriculum, and access to faculty he desired. Menzies expresses gratitude for Dr. Hazel Ezell, Dean of the College of Commerce at the time, for giving him life-determining opportunity. He remembers walking into Bidgood Hall in February 1977 to meet with Dr. Ezell and realizing that the next step was his to take.
“I knew that it was time for me to take control of my future, that the opportunities had been presented to me,” he said.
That philosophy has shaped both his career and his philanthropy with his wife, Joanne. The couple’s giving has focused on creating opportunities for young people, from scholarships and athletics to development programs and now the Gateway to Business Leadership.
“Joanne and I have been very focused in our philanthropy to support programs and to make investments creating opportunities for the development of young people,” Menzies said. “Let’s make sure the doors are open. Let’s make sure young people have opportunities to go through those doors, to grow, develop, lead, and contribute to our community. Once you’re through those doors, it’s up to you to be intentional about your development and about what you do.”
Menzies’ career was built around that same idea. He describes himself not as someone who mapped out every step, but as someone who prepared for opportunities and deliberately pursued them. “Luck is where preparation and opportunity meet.”
Preparation, he believes, is especially important for young professionals entering the workforce. A college degree demonstrates that a graduate is “educatable and trainable,” he tells students, but it does not mean they are finished learning. Employers will continue to train them, develop them, and teach them how to apply what they learned in college. The responsibility, he says, ultimately belongs to the individual.
“It’s all intentional,” Menzies said. “It’s up to you. You’ve been given the opportunity, you’ve been positioned for success, you’ve been given the tools. What will you do?”
That is the lesson Menzies learned from Martell, from his own early career and from the moments when things did not go according to plan. “I knew that it was time for me to take control of my future, that the opportunities had been presented to me,” he said. The white paper did not produce the result he envisioned. Instead, it demonstrated his willingness to learn, take initiative and think as a leader. That distinction helped him stand out at U.S. Gypsum and put him on a lifelong successful track of accomplishment and leadership.
IN THE NEWS
Ready for the Real World
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Quoc Hoang Named Advisor of the Year
Quoc Hoang was named the Exemplo Capstone Awards’ John L. Blackburn Advisor of the Year
Five Culverhouse and Manderson Grads Named “18 Under 31” by UA National Alumni Association
From Alabama to Washington
Reggie Clifton is pursuing a Master of Tax Accounting at The University of Alabama while preparing for the CPA exam. Drawn to UA by transfer scholarship opportunities and the reputation of the Culverhouse College of Business, Clifton plans to build a career in public accounting with a focus on tax advisory services. As a Culverhouse Ambassador, he has enjoyed connecting with accomplished alumni and building relationships with fellow ambassadors, experiences that have expanded his professional network and contributed to his growth as a leader.
This summer, Clifton spent 12 weeks in Washington, D.C. He first participated in The University of Alabama System’s Capitol Scholars Program, where he was placed with U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers; he met with all nine members of Alabama’s congressional delegation and connected with UA System alumni and leaders. Following Capitol Scholars, Clifton interned in the office of U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.
Though he enjoyed experiencing the nation’s capital during the leadup to America’s 250th anniversary celebration, one moment stood above the rest.
“Visiting the White House was the highlight of my summer,” Clifton said. “At the end of the Capitol Scholars Program, our cohort was invited to go bowling at the White House. I’m just a boy from Alexander City, Alabama, and having the opportunity to visit a place I had only seen on television and in documentaries is something I will never forget.”
Beyond the memorable experiences, the program broadened Clifton’s understanding of where an accounting career can lead.
“Before this experience, I primarily thought about accounting in terms of traditional career paths,” he said. “Being in D.C. introduced me to the tax policy side of accounting and showed me how versatile our degrees can be.”
The experience also left Clifton encouraged by the willingness of professionals and public servants to invest in the next generation.
“I met individuals with impressive titles and demanding schedules, yet they still took the time to meet with me, offer guidance and invest in my development,” he said. “That generosity left a lasting impression on me, and it’s something I hope to pass along to future students.”
Closing Out the Rising Tide 2.0
In June 2025, The University of Alabama announced that the Rising Tide 2.0 Capital Campaign had reached its $1.8 billion fundraising goal with more than a year remaining in the original campaign timeline. The Culverhouse College of Business met its $200 million fundraising target at about the same time.
As the campaign approaches its conclusion on Sept. 30, 2026, the University and Culverhouse continue to advance fundraising efforts in support of student scholarships, faculty excellence, and transformative campus facilities.
To date, nearly 200,000 donors have contributed to The University of Alabama. Of those, more than 6,900 donors, including 1,468 first-time donors, have made more than 23,400 gifts specifically to Culverhouse.
Those gifts have:
• Generated more than 1,201 new endowed scholarships across the University, including 155 for Culverhouse students.
• Established nearly 83 new endowed faculty support funds campuswide, including 26 benefiting Culverhouse faculty.
• Supported the construction of Hewson Hall, as well as major renovations to Mary Hewell Alston Hall, the Angelo Bruno Business Library, the Sloan Y. Bashinsky Computer Center, and Bidgood Hall with the buildout of the Gateway to Business Leadership.
Get Involved
Contact Nick Foster at nfoster@ua.edu to learn about opportunities to support Culverhouse with a gift.
A Year In Review
June | Summer Camps High schoolers from across the country descended upon campus to attend Culverhouse’s summer opportunities:Business Bridge Program and the Marillyn A. Hewson CybersecuritySummer Camp.
June | Summer Camps High schoolers from across the country descended upon campus to attend Culverhouse’s summer opportunities:Business Bridge Program and the Marillyn A. Hewson CybersecuritySummer Camp.
August 13 | Manderson MBA students kicked off the academic year with an orientation into the MBA experience, participation in workshops led by corporate partners, and a case competition.
August 13 | Manderson MBA students kicked off the academic year with an orientation into the MBA experience, participation in workshops led by corporate partners, and a case competition.
August 13 | Manderson MBA students kicked off the academic year with an orientation into the MBA experience, participation in workshops led by corporate partners, and a case competition
August 13 | Manderson MBA students kicked off the academic year with an orientation into the MBA experience, participation in workshops led by corporate partners, and a case competition
August 21 | Happy first day of class — let’s get back to business!
August 21 | Happy first day of class — let’s get back to business!
September 12 | Culverhouse proudly celebratedalum Rance Sanders, presidentand CEO of The Sanders Trust,LLC, and his wife Angie for theirtransformative gift establishingthe Rance M. Sanders Real EstateProgram. Their support will gives tudents scholarships, hands-on experiences, and access to top faculty, setting a new standard for excellence in real estate education.
September 12 | Culverhouse proudly celebratedalum Rance Sanders, presidentand CEO of The Sanders Trust,LLC, and his wife Angie for theirtransformative gift establishingthe Rance M. Sanders Real EstateProgram. Their support will gives tudents scholarships, hands-on experiences, and access to top faculty, setting a new standard for excellence in real estate education.
September 12 | Culverhouse proudly celebrated alum Rance Sanders, president and CEO of The Sanders Trust,LLC, and his wife Angie for their transformative gift establishing the Rance M. Sanders Real Estate Program. Their support will give students scholarships, hands-on experiences, and access to top faculty, setting a new standard for excellence in real estate education. |
September 12 | Culverhouse proudly celebrated alum Rance Sanders, president and CEO of The Sanders Trust,LLC, and his wife Angie for their transformative gift establishing the Rance M. Sanders Real Estate Program. Their support will give students scholarships, hands-on experiences, and access to top faculty, setting a new standard for excellence in real estate education. |
September 11-12 | The Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors convened for two days of engagement, strategic discussion, and student-focused programming. Members participated in networking opportunities, leadership sessions, and committee meetings, while also connecting with students
September 11-12 | The Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors convened for two days of engagement, strategic discussion, and student-focused programming. Members participated in networking opportunities, leadership sessions, and committee meetings, while also connecting with students
September 11-12 | The Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors convened for two days of engagement, strategic discussion, and student-focused programming. Members participated in networking opportunities, leadership sessions, and committee meetings, while also connecting with students.
September 11-12 | The Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors convened for two days of engagement, strategic discussion, and student-focused programming. Members participated in networking opportunities, leadership sessions, and committee meetings, while also connecting with students.
October 8 | Culverhouse’s annual celebration of the power of data expanded to include case and poster competitions, hack-a-thon, and presentations from acclaimed experts in the field.
October 8 | Culverhouse’s annual celebration of the power of data expanded to include case and poster competitions, hack-a-thon, and presentations from acclaimed experts in the field.
October 13 | University of Alabama System Trustee Mike Brock shared with students insights gained from his decades of experience as a trial lawyer as part of the College’s Lowder Lecture Series.
October 13 | University of Alabama System Trustee Mike Brock shared with students insights gained from his decades of experience as a trial lawyer as part of the College’s Lowder Lecture Series.
October 14 | Tom Hough, a Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors member and 2023 inductee into the AlabamaBusiness Hall of Fame, met with recipients of a scholarship endowed in his name.
October 14 | Tom Hough, a Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors member and 2023 inductee into the AlabamaBusiness Hall of Fame, met with recipients of a scholarship endowed in his name.
October 14 | Culverhouse Executives Society hosted a Live Work Play event for students in Huntsville, which included a walking tour of the city’s downtown, meetings with local companies to learn more about their industries, and a reception with local donors and alumni.
October 14 | Culverhouse Executives Society hosted a Live Work Play event for students in Huntsville, which included a walking tour of the city’s downtown, meetings with local companies to learn more about their industries, and a reception with local donors and alumni.
October 29 | While in New York City introducing Culverhouse students to alumni and friends working at leading Wall Street Firms, the College hosted a mixer with alumni at Le Coin.
October 29 | While in New York City introducing Culverhouse students to alumni and friends working at leading Wall Street Firms, the College hosted a mixer with alumni at Le Coin.
November 7 | The Culverhouse College of Business established the R. James Kelly LEAD Program, named in honor of alumnus R. James “Jim” Kelly, following a $5million gift commitment from theKelly family. The commitment will expand opportunities for students to develop leadership, integrity and strategic insight.
November 7 | The Culverhouse College of Business established the R. James Kelly LEAD Program, named in honor of alumnus R. James “Jim” Kelly, following a $5million gift commitment from theKelly family. The commitment will expand opportunities for students to develop leadership, integrity and strategic insight.
November 7 | The Culverhouse College of Business established the R. James Kelly LEAD Program, named in honor of alumnus R. James “Jim” Kelly, following a $5million gift commitment from theKelly family. The commitment will expand opportunities for students to develop leadership, integrity and strategic insight.
November 7 | The Culverhouse College of Business established the R. James Kelly LEAD Program, named in honor of alumnus R. James “Jim” Kelly, following a $5million gift commitment from theKelly family. The commitment will expand opportunities for students to develop leadership, integrity and strategic insight.
November 8 | Seeing new and old friends in theConn Courtyard in Hewson Hall before cheering on the Crimson Tide to a 20-9 victory over LSU!
November 8 | Seeing new and old friends in theConn Courtyard in Hewson Hall before cheering on the Crimson Tide to a 20-9 victory over LSU!
November 8 | Seeing new and old friends in theConn Courtyard in Hewson Hall before cheering on the Crimson Tide to a 20-9 victory over LSU!
November 8 | Seeing new and old friends in theConn Courtyard in Hewson Hall before cheering on the Crimson Tide to a 20-9 victory over LSU!
November 14 | 50 years of celebrating business leadership in the state of Alabama! Six new members were inducted into the Alabama Business Hall ofFame in a ceremony at Haven in Birmingham.
November 14 | 50 years of celebrating business leadership in the state of Alabama! Six new members were inducted into the Alabama Business Hall ofFame in a ceremony at Haven in Birmingham.
December 4 | The University of Alabama closed its annual United Way campaign, held in collaboration with Culverhouse, to benefit the United Way of West Alabama. The broader 2025 regional campaign reached a record-breaking total of over $4.9 million raised; UA beat its goal of $400K by raising $402,792.16.
December 4 | The University of Alabama closed its annual United Way campaign, held in collaboration with Culverhouse, to benefit the United Way of West Alabama. The broader 2025 regional campaign reached a record-breaking total of over $4.9 million raised; UA beat its goal of $400K by raising $402,792.16.
December 4 | The University of Alabama closed its annual United Way campaign, held in collaboration with Culverhouse, to benefit the United Way of West Alabama. The broader 2025 regional campaign reached a record-breaking total of over $4.9 million raised; UA beat its goal of $400K by raising $402,792.16.
December 4 | The University of Alabama closed its annual United Way campaign, held in collaboration with Culverhouse, to benefit the United Way of West Alabama. The broader 2025 regional campaign reached a record-breaking total of over $4.9 million raised; UA beat its goal of $400K by raising $402,792.16.
December 13 | The University of Alabama’s 2025 FallCommencement took place with 444 Culverhouse grads crossing the stage at Coleman Coliseum.
December 13 | The University of Alabama’s 2025 FallCommencement took place with 444 Culverhouse grads crossing the stage at Coleman Coliseum.
January 23 | Culverhouse students went to the city of Selma to clean-up historic properties throughout town, an event organized by the College’s Selma Resilience Initiative
January 23 | Culverhouse students went to the city of Selma to clean-up historic properties throughout town, an event organized by the College’s Selma Resilience Initiative
February 20 | We were honored to welcome Neillie Butler, founder and owner of Mariee Ami, for an inspiring Lowder Lecture presentation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a globally recognized luxury brand.
February 20 | We were honored to welcome Neillie Butler, founder and owner of Mariee Ami, for an inspiring Lowder Lecture presentation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a globally recognized luxury brand.
February 20 | From learning from industry leaders to networking inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, our students stepped right into the business of sports. During the one-day conference, students connected with professionals working across the industry: from NASCAR, the Miami Dolphins, The University of Alabama, and many more organizations across the sports world.
February 20 | From learning from industry leaders to networking inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, our students stepped right into the business of sports. During the one-day conference, students connected with professionals working across the industry: from NASCAR, the Miami Dolphins, The University of Alabama, and many more organizations across the sports world.
February 24 | We were honored to host Robert C. Pozen, Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, finance, and public policy. With decades of experience in top executive roles, national policy, and academia, Robert has helped shape major financial institutions and influence economic policy worldwide.
February 24 | We were honored to host Robert C. Pozen, Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, finance, and public policy. With decades of experience in top executive roles, national policy, and academia, Robert has helped shape major financial institutions and influence economic policy worldwide.
February 24 | We were proud to welcome Stephen R. Collins back to Culverhouse for a powerful Lowder Lecture presentation on AI, innovation, and leadership in high-growth technology companies
February 24 | We were proud to welcome Stephen R. Collins back to Culverhouse for a powerful Lowder Lecture presentation on AI, innovation, and leadership in high-growth technology companies
March 7 | Ahead of the Capstone Student Investment Conference, one of Culverhouse’s flagship events, alumni of the Culverhouse Investment Management Group convened in Hewson Hall to share memories and network with current CIMG members.
March 7 | Ahead of the Capstone Student Investment Conference, one of Culverhouse’s flagship events, alumni of the Culverhouse Investment Management Group convened in Hewson Hall to share memories and network with current CIMG members.
March 26-27 | The spring meeting of the Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors brought together some of the most dedicated alumni and friends of the College to hear updates on strategic priorities, including a student panel on the power of alumni engagement.
March 26-27 | The spring meeting of the Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors brought together some of the most dedicated alumni and friends of the College to hear updates on strategic priorities, including a student panel on the power of alumni engagement.
March 26-27 | The spring meeting of the Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors brought together some of the most dedicated alumni and friends of the College to hear updates on strategic priorities, including a student panel on the power of alumni engagement.
March 26-27 | The spring meeting of the Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors brought together some of the most dedicated alumni and friends of the College to hear updates on strategic priorities, including a student panel on the power of alumni engagement.
April 3 | Honors Day celebrated the exceptional achievements of Culverhouse students, recognizing their dedication, academic excellence and meaningful contributions to the College and beyond.
April 3 | Honors Day celebrated the exceptional achievements of Culverhouse students, recognizing their dedication, academic excellence and meaningful contributions to the College and beyond.
April 8 | Buffalo Rock Company’s HQ was the site of a Master’s-themed networking reception for Birmingham-area Culverhouse alumni and students. Thanks to Buffalo Rock CEO Matthew Dent for hosting us!
April 8 | Buffalo Rock Company’s HQ was the site of a Master’s-themed networking reception for Birmingham-area Culverhouse alumni and students. Thanks to Buffalo Rock CEO Matthew Dent for hosting us!
April 9 | Culverhouse Board of Visitors Member Stephen Menzies shared his professional journey — and lessons learned — with students as part of the College’s Lowder Lecture Series.
April 9 | Culverhouse Board of Visitors Member Stephen Menzies shared his professional journey — and lessons learned — with students as part of the College’s Lowder Lecture Series.
April 10 | The Culverhouse Professional Development Conference connected current Culverhouse students with accomplished alumni and business professionals through intentional conversations on professional success. Above, Tracy Croom of theFederal Reserve Bank, Matt Mitchell of the Event Ledger, and BOV member TK Smith discuss how to balance work and life.
April 10 | The Culverhouse Professional Development Conference connected current Culverhouse students with accomplished alumni and business professionals through intentional conversations on professional success. Above, Tracy Croom of theFederal Reserve Bank, Matt Mitchell of the Event Ledger, and BOV member TK Smith discuss how to balance work and life.
April 16 | Culverhouse welcomed back distinguished alumni who have made incredible impacts in their careers and communities to share their knowledge and experiences with students ahead of the Culverhouse Alumni Awards event that evening.
April 16 | Culverhouse welcomed back distinguished alumni who have made incredible impacts in their careers and communities to share their knowledge and experiences with students ahead of the Culverhouse Alumni Awards event that evening.
April 23 | Culverhouse recognized excellence among its ranks of faculty and staff with its annual awards event. Alexander Ellinger, Mike Hardin, and Edward Schnee were inducted into the College’s Faculty Hall of Fame.
April 23 | Culverhouse recognized excellence among its ranks of faculty and staff with its annual awards event. Alexander Ellinger, Mike Hardin, and Edward Schnee were inducted into the College’s Faculty Hall of Fame.
May 1 | Families, faculty, and staff celebrated the Culverhouse Class of 2026 with a reception in Hewson Hall.
May 1 | Families, faculty, and staff celebrated the Culverhouse Class of 2026 with a reception in Hewson Hall.
May 1 | Families, faculty, and staff celebrated the Culverhouse Class of 2026 with a reception in Hewson Hall.
May 1 | Families, faculty, and staff celebrated the Culverhouse Class of 2026 with a reception in Hewson Hall.
May 19 | Students from Culverhouse’s Rance M. Sanders Real Estate Program earned national recognition after placing second at the prestigious ICSC & UNC Retail Real Estate Competition in Las Vegas. Team members included Lindsey Brewer, Asa Moran, Andrew Mannion, and Faith Turner.
May 19 | Students from Culverhouse’s Rance M. Sanders Real Estate Program earned national recognition after placing second at the prestigious ICSC & UNC Retail Real Estate Competition in Las Vegas. Team members included Lindsey Brewer, Asa Moran, Andrew Mannion, and Faith Turner.
2026 Alumni Awards
The 2026 Culverhouse Alumni Award Recipients are:
Outstanding Achievement Award
Lana Sellers, David Turner
Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Evie Koslosky, Arie Kouandjio
Outstanding Service Award
Cade Warner
Accounting Alumni Leadership Award
Amy Brachio
Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies Alumni Leadership Award
Alex Flachsbart
Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science Alumni Leadership Award
Dr. Elbert Miller
Management Alumni Leadership Award
Daniel Rodda
Marketing Alumni Leadership Award
Neil Duthie
Board of Visitors
Mr. Michael Adair
Ms. Anita Allcorn
Mr. Owen Aronov
Mr. Knox Auerbach
Mr. Charlie Bailey IV
Mr. Michael Bailey
Mrs. Taylor Baker
Dr. Bill Barnhill
Mr. Will Barto
Mr. Brian Barze
Mr. John Baschab
Mrs. Kourtney Bates
Mr. Ted Baudendistel
Mr. Jeffery Bayer Jr.
Mr. Chris Bayham
Mr. Daniel Beggs
Mr. Matt Benak
Mr. Jason Bierly
Mr. Don Birdwell
Mr. Young Boozer III
Ms. Wendy Boyd
Mr. Chris Boyle
Mr. James R. Brewer
Mr. Clayton Bromberg
Mr. Will Brooke Sr.
Mr. Ronnie Bruno
Mr. Stephen Buko Jr.
Mr. Rick Burch
Mr. Marshall Burlingame Jr.
Mr. Sam Carden
Mrs. Crissy Carlisle
Mr. Scott Cloud
Mr. Weldon Cole
Mr. Ryan Coleman
Mr. Houston Cook
Mr. David Cooper Sr.
Mr. Chan Cox Jr.
Mr. Doug Cox
Mr. Nathan Cox
Mr. Jordan Crow
Mr. Bruce Culpepper
Mr. Eric Daly
Mr. Frank D’Amico III
Mrs. Kate Danella
Mr. Shelby Daniels
Mrs. Traci d’Auguste
Ms. Leigh Davis
Mr. Richard Davis
Mr. Hilton Dean
Mr. Charlie Deer
Mrs. Jill Deer
Mrs. Busy Deeter
Mr. Matthew Dent
Mr. Sam Di Piazza Jr.
Mr. Chris Dietrick
Mr. Mark Dunning
Mr. Mark Earley
Mr. Claude Edwards
Mr. Andy Eidson
Mrs. Rebekah Elgin-Council
Mrs. Wendy Evesque
Mr. Gary Fayard
Ms. Cara Fields
Mr. C.T. Fitzpatrick III
Mr. Brian Fladger
Mr. Warren Foust
Mr. David Fowler Jr.
Mrs. Cherie Fuzzell
Mr. Johnny Garrison III
Mrs. Leslie Gattuso
Mr. Ted Giles
Mr. Wayne Gillis
Mrs. Kim Goodfellow
Mr. Greg Graves
Mr. Brad Gray
Mr. Stan Gregory
Mrs. Sara Gresham
Mr. Grayson Hall Jr.
Mr. Blake Hamby
Ms. Katie Hammons
Mr. Ken Haynes
Mrs. Marillyn Hewson
Mr. Will Hewson
Mr. Tommy Hiltz III
Mr. Pete Hodo III
Mr. Jamie Holman
Mr. Kamal Hosein
Mr. Tom Hough
Mr. Daniel Hughes Jr.
Mr. Doug Hulsey
Mr. Scott Hunter
Mr. Peter Inge
Mr. Michael Ingram Jr.
Mr. Bobby Ingram Jr.
Mrs. Aly Jackson
Mr. Clarence James II
Mr. Don James
Mrs. Corinne Johnson
Mrs. Hope Johnson
Mr. Joseph Johnson Jr.
Mr. Lawrence Johnson
Mr. Robert Jolly Jr.
Mr. Carl Jones Jr.
Mr. Paul Jones Jr.
Mr. J.R. Jones
Mr. Patrick Jones
Mr. Chuck Jordan
Mr. Kenneth Kelly
Mrs. Natalie Kelly
Mr. Tim Kelly
Mr. James Kemp Jr.
Mrs. Jenifer Kimbrough
Ms. Ev Koslosky
Mr. Arie Kouandjio
Mr. Caleb Lamb
Mrs. Sarah Lancaster
Ms. Christine Lassiter
Mr. Chad Lavender
Mr. Goodman Ledyard
Mr. Matt Lee
Mrs. Sherrie LeMier-Potts
Mrs. Cathy Leonhardt
Mr. Chad Leopard
Mr. Andy Lindsey
Mrs. Karole Lloyd
Mr. Marshall Loeb
Ms. Kelsi Long
Mr. Frank Lott III
Mr. Peter Lowe Sr.
Mr. Davis Malone III
Mr. Coyn Mateer
Mr. Joe Maxwell
Mr. Allen Mayer
Mrs. Laura McDonald
Mr. Greg McElroy Jr.
Mrs. Katie McGoogan
Mr. Tom McMillan III
Mr. Tom McMillan Jr.
Mr. Steve Menzies Jr.
Mrs. Angi Meyers
Mr. Mark Millsap
Mr. Chris Mitchell
Mr. Ron Morrison
Mr. Lewis Mouron
Mr. Larry Newman
Mr. Rob Norwood
Mrs. Lily Overton
Mr. Tim Parker Jr.
Mrs. Jodi Parnell
Mrs. Abbi Pellegrino
Mr. Frank Phillips Jr.
Mr. Richard Pipkins Jr.
Mr. Jordan Plaster Jr.
Mr. Bill Proctor
Mrs. Ashley Regner
Mrs. Susan Rheney
Mr. Johnny Roberts
Mr. Terry Roberts
Mr. Ricky Robinson
Mr. Hunter Ross
Mr. Mike Ross
Mr. Tyler Rudman
Mr. David Ruggles
Mr. Matt Salmonson
Mr. Michael Scott
Mrs. Alma Scroggins
Mr. Will Scroggins
Mrs. Lana Sellers
Mrs. Jennifer Silhan
Mr. Steve Sledge
Mr. Mark Smith
Mr. Clay Smith
Mr. Phil Smith
Ms. TK Smith
Mr. Harvey Snider Jr.
Mrs. Lori Snodgrass
Mr. Bill Stender Jr.
Mrs. Cathy Stender
Mr. Tim Stuart
Mr. Matthew Studer
Mr. John Russell Thomas
Mr. Waid Thompson
Mr. Ken Tidwell
Mr. John Turner Jr.
Mr. Bill Ventress Jr.
Mr. Tal Vickers
Mr. Reggie Walker
Mr. Myles Ward
Mr. Cade Warner
Ms. Alison Watson
Mr. Palmer Whiting
Mr. Duncan Williams
Mr. Jackson Williams
Mr. TJ Willings
Mr. Nick Willis
Mr. David Wilson II
Mr. Kem Wilson Jr.
Ms. Meagan Wilson
Mr. Spence Wilson Jr.
Mr. Bryan Yokley
Mr. Gaines Zarzour
CONNECT WITH CULVERHOUSE IN 2026-2027
Culverhouse Executives Society Pre-game Picnic
UA vs. FSU September 19 | Hewson Hall Conn Courtyard, The University of Alabama
Fall 2026 Board of Visitors Meeting
September 24-25 | The University of Alabama
Culverhouse Executives Society Pre-game Picnic
UA vs. UGA October 10 | Hewson Hall Conn Courtyard, The University of Alabama
Nashville Culverhouse Executives Society Networking Reception
October 21 | Frazier & Deeter
Alabama Business Hall of Fame
November 12 | Haven, Birmingham, Alabama
Culverhouse Analytics Summit
November 13 | The University of Alabama Student Center
Mobile Culverhouse Executives Society Networking Reception
December 2 | Mobile Country Club
Birmingham Culverhouse Executives Society Networking Reception
December 15 | Birmingham Country Club
Spring 2027 Board of Visitors Meeting
March 4-5 | Point Clear, Alabama
Capstone Student Investment Conference (CSIC)
March 13 | The University of Alabama
Six inducted into Alabama Business Hall of Fame
The Alabama Business Hall of Fame inducted six new members for 2025 in a black-tie ceremony on Thursday, November 14, at Haven in downtown Birmingham. The event was attended by business, community, and higher-ed leaders, as well as former inductees, and marked the Hall of Fame’s 50th induction ceremony.
The 2025 inductees were Mr. Terry C. Anderson of Florence, Ala.; Mr. Fournier J. “Boots” Gale III of Birmingham, Ala.; Mr. Benny M. LaRussa Jr. of Birmingham, Ala.; Mr. Tim M. Parker Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Mr. William (Bill) J. Stevens of Vestavia, Ala.; and Mrs. Susan N. Story of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Candice Todd, chair of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Board, welcomed attendees to the event and provided the invocation. Dr. Kay M. Palan, dean of the Culverhouse College of Business, introduced each inductee to the stage following videos highlighting their careers and contributions to the community.